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QPS lists this Skilled - Tool & Die Maker / Mold Maker opportunity in mequon, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Tool & Die Maker / Mold MakerWe are seeking experienced Tool & Die Makers / Mold Makers with a strong background in plastic injection molds, CNC machining, and tool room operations. These positions will be responsible for repairing, modifying, troubleshooting, and improving injection molds while providing immediate support to production to minimize equipment downtime. This is a direct hire opportunity in Mequon, WI.Tool & Die Maker / Mold Maker Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Repair, alter, condition, and maintain complex plastic injection molds, dies, components, and related fixturesProvide immediate response to production breakdowns to minimize downtimeProgram and edit designs using CAD/CAM software; experience with NX and/or SolidWorks is highly desirableSet up and operate CNC/NC equipment and common tool room machineryPerform complex machine setups requiring modification or improvisation of tooling and equipmentWork closely with production and mold maintenance teams to troubleshoot injection molding and mechanical issuesModify existing molds to improve performance or achieve changes from the original designWork with outside vendors for welding, polishing, plating, and other specialized servicesVerify finished components meet specifications using dimensional and alignment checksFit and assemble components into completed mold assembliesWork with various hot runner systems; Husky experience is a plusRead and interpret blueprints and technical drawingsOperate mills, radial drills, surface grinders, and various hand and precision toolsProvide technical guidance to apprentices, machinists, mold maintenance, and production technicians as neededMaintain a clean and organized work area while following quality, food safety, and PPE requirementsTool & Die Maker / Mold Maker Requirements:High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or technical education preferredJourneyman Tool & Die Maker Certificate is highly desired but NOT required5+ years of related Tool & Die, Mold Making, or similar experience is desiredStrong experience repairing and troubleshooting plastic injection moldsAbility to independently perform mold repair, modification, machining, fitting, and assemblyExperience programming and operating CNC/NC equipmentCAD/CAM programming experience; NX and SolidWorks experience is a plusStrong troubleshooting skills involving injection molds and mechanical systemsExperience with hot runner systems; Husky experience is a plusAbility to read and interpret blueprints, prints, technical instructions, and specificationsStrong understanding of measurements, geometric tolerances, metric-to-inch conversions, geometry, and trigonometryAbility to operate common tool room equipment, including mills, radial drills, surface grinders, and hand toolsAbility to work independently and communicate effectively with engineering, production, maintenance, and managementAbility to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds occasionally
Worksite address
mequon, WI, 53097, US
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